n the past decade, we have seen
a dramatic change in journalistic
presentation. Newspaper and
Nightly News programs are decreasing
in popularity, and a shift towards online
news has displaced our parents’ static
sources. Every major news outlet either
has a website, or has completely moved
online due to staggering print popularity.
Bloggers have found their place on the
internet, breaking several developing news
stories before the networks and papers.
The age of our parents’ news hasn’t died,
just changed.
With that said, Pulse is glad to say that
we have hopped on the digital bandwagon
as well. Alongside our print issues,
CCApulseonline.com will be updated
frequently, with more time-specific
stories. In the past, we have been unable
to cover stories ranging from sports to
entertainment, due to the timeliness of
each article. We now have an outlet to
update you on these types of stories.
In this issue, we follow up on a story Pulse
covered last year. With a new school year,
you can’t help but notice larger class sizes,
limited in-class supplies, and restricted
advisement. In his first issue on staff,
Garrett Peterson tackles the school budget.
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ASB also has a new bright-eyed and

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bushy-tailed staff. Already a quarter of
the way through the school year, ASB has
already coordinated a successful pep rally,
introduced new and exciting products to
the student store, and celebrated a stylish
Homecoming dance.
In the past month, we have all seen the
effects of drunk driving. With the death of a
former CCA student, the third in four years
from the class of 2010, it is apparent that this
continuing problem has deep roots inside
and outside our community.
Even with the smallest writing staff since
Pulse’s “White Album”, we promise nothing
short of dedicated journalistic prowess. It
is going to be a full year. It is going to be an
exciting one.
Sincerely,

Advisor
Michael Gaughen
The opinions expressed by the
writers and the content of the
advertisements do not necessarily
reflect those of Pulse Magazine,
Canyon Crest Academy or the
San Dieguito Union High School
District.

meet the health code, and won’t have too
much of an odor.
Aside from food, ASB has also started
offering birthday balloons. The cost of four
latex balloons and one mylar is $5 with an
ASB card and $6 without.
An increase in clothing inventory is another
change worth noting.
“We’ve had all the same clothing in the
past. This year we really wanted to go all-out
in terms of clothes,” said Lawson. In order to
make sure that students knew the new class
shirts were available, anyone who bought
an ASB card got a free one during Raven
Readiness. The only thing missing now is
a CCA sweatshirt, a commodity that nearly
every other high school in the area offers.
“They are probably going to be zip-up
hoodies, tackle twill embroidered,” said
Lawson of the sweatshirts, which should
run somewhere between $35-50. They are
currently available for pre-order in the
student store and should be ready for pick-

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Photo by Rebecca Sicile-Kira

his year, the ASB student store is all but
lacking. ASB members have made it a priority
to make the store a place where students want
to be, and it certainly shows. As some may have
already noticed, the store has undergone some big
changes in terms of inventory while still maintaining
items that were popular in previous years (frozen
fruit bars, anyone?).
“We’re offering three new [food] brands
this year. The first is the gourmet lollipops which
have been really popular, and the second and third
are still uncertain,” said Nick Lawson, ASB Executive
President. The lollipops are available every day in
the store for 75 cents each. According to Lawson,
ASB has already tried offering, and later withdrew,
slushies and popcorn. The difficulty lies in finding a
food product that can be sold at a decent price, will

“ASB members have
made it a priority to
make the store a
place where students
want to be.”

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up by the end of this year.
The store is open every day at lunch, so
make sure to stop by if you haven’t already and
check out all the new goods.

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OPINION

making theright
decision
A

typical Saturday night for five Torrey
Pines High School seniors. A local party,
complete with alcohol and illicit drugs.
In other words, an average Carmel Valley/
Del Mar/ Rancho Sante Fe party.
Noting good happens after midnight.
On Sunday, October 4, around 1:30 a.m., five
boys piled into a 2008 Mazda 3 and drove
down Granada, a windy Rancho road.
Within minutes, the driver of the
Mazda lost control on a curve and rolled the
car several times. Alex Capozza, a former
Canyon Crest Academy student, was ejected
from the car and pronounced dead at the
scene.
A week later, it was revealed that the
driver of the car had a blood alcohol level of
.10, over the legal limit for someone 21 and
over, and clearly above the legal limit for a
minor, which teens these days tend to forget
is actually zero. It is sadly all too common.
I woke up to a grey sky that morning.
I learned about the accident through
scattered Facebook statuses, each one
topped off with Alex’s initials, hearts, or
RIP’s. It was a grey day, but I woke up and
Alex didn’t. This death, now the third for
the graduating class of 2010 in four years, is
clearly tragic.
However, by no means is this
accident an isolated or even uncommon
event. With a combination of drugs and
alcohol, fast cars, and late or no curfews, I’m
surprised that we don’t see these accidents
more frequently in our community.
We have all seen the images of cars
wrapped around trees or light poles. We
have all heard the shocking statistics of what
happens when you drive drunk. But despite it
all, far too many among us forget or disregard
better judgment and get behind the wheel in no
condition to drive.
We can give Alex’s life and death a
new meaning by learning from this accident. It
is unfair that life can come down to one poor
decision. Please, for everyone’s sake, make the
right one.

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by Chris Cubbison

OPINION

wake up &
smell the
COFFEE
by Maia Ferdman

Photo by Rebecca Sicile-Kira

C

offee is one of the most misunderstood
beverages of all time. This age old remedy
for fatigue is an easy target for all sorts of
criticism. Biased rumors and ancient myths
tend to rise up in anti-coffee arguments,
condemning it to suffer a negative connotation.
However, what critics may not realize is that
coffee serves as a healthy remedy for much
more than fatigue. It also acts as a gateway
into a culture well known to all faithful coffee
drinkers.
The amount of caffeine in every cup of
joe has most famously led the masses to believe
that this innocent brew stunts growth. This
fabrication began decades ago when scientists
thought that osteoporosis might have been
linked with the caffeine in coffee. However,
“these people were more likely replacing
calcium-rich milk with coffee or caffeinated
sodas,” leading to the bone mass deficiency,
said nutritionist Joy Bauer to MSNBC.
Roel Grootenhuis, a CCA junior, has
other theories related to the negative effects of
coffee: “[It] poses absolutely no health benefit
to frequent drinkers. Coffee consumption
may lead to heart disease, gastrointestinal

problems, and maybe even developmental
problems in teenagers.”
Negative effects of coffee drinking do
include raising blood pressure and heart rate,
in addition to causing indigestion in some. This
leads scientists to suggest that pregnant women
and heart patients should limit or avoid the
habit altogether. In spite of this, studies show
that these effects do not cause most healthy
people to sustain any significant harmful
consequences.
Rather, coffee has proven to cause an
immediate increase in awareness and athletic
performance. Brazilian studies even suggested
that children who drink one cup of coffee a day
are less likely to suffer from depression than
others. There are also no studies showing that
coffee in moderation causes any noteworthy
negative impacts on children. Therefore, teens
such as CCA freshman Stephanie Schechter
who drink coffee because it “tastes good” can
keep on enjoying their occasional or even
regular cup of java.
In addition to presenting advantages in
the short-term, biology teacher Mr. Haas says
that “there are a number of published research
papers that show that drinking coffee can
help reduce the incidence of certain diseases,
including type II diabetes, liver cirrhosis, colon
cancer, and Parkinson’s disease,” and even that
“some of these studies show that the more you
drink, the more you reduce your risk of these
diseases.” Vanderbilt University’s Institute for
Coffee Studies maintains these conclusions as
correct.
The growing list continues as many
researchers, including those at Harvard and
UCLA, recently published the correlation
between coffee and reduced risk of gallstones,

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SEE COFFEE ON PAGE 28.

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FEATURE

{

Canyon Crest Academy’s 6th year
is looking promising, as the hardworking ASB members set their
sights on making this school year
the best one yet. ASB has upped
the rate of student participation
and school spirit at CCA this year
by working diligently, promoting
sports through the “Raven Lunatics”
program and selling Robeks
smoothies and gourmet lollipops
in the student store. Here are your
ASB officers for the 2009-2010
school year:

meet
your

asb

reps
by Carly Gutner-Davis
Photos by Rebecca Sicile-Kira

President: Nick Lawson
What do you hope to do for CCA this
year?
CCA has always been committed to having a
positive academic atmosphere but when we
leave class, the campus has very little to offer.
This year, I plan to hold events to get students
excited about athletics and Envision, promote
causes in the community, and make students
proud to attend CCA.

Fun Fact:
I’m very into graphic design. This year I created
several items in the student store, including the
raven lunatics shirts.

Vice President: Brian Doyle
What do you hope to do for CCA this
year?
As an athlete at the school, I really try to
increase the CCA spirit and attendance at
sports games all throughout the year. Overall
I would like to create much more meaningful
events and skyrocket the CCA spirit.

Fun Fact:
I am known for my Joker voice, and my
impressions and noises are priceless. “We’re off
like a herd of turtles!”

Senior President: Chen
Zhang
What do you hope to do for CCA this
year?
I hope to promote CCA senior spirit, create
awesome events for the seniors, and listen to
what the seniors want from CCA for their last
year at this school.

Fun Fact:
I can yo-yo!

Sophomore President:
Blair Noble

What do you hope to do for CCA this
year?

I would like to see CCA become more united
and spirited this year. I love seeing the
student body excited for ASB events, so my
goal is to get more students involved in all
school functions.

Fun Fact:
I am obsessed with the shows Entourage and
Gossip Girl.

Junior President: John
Davidson

What do you hope to do for CCA this
year?

As Junior class president, I hope to bring the class
of 2011 together through bonding events and class
spirit. And as dance manager, I hope to plan some of
the best dances this school has seen.

Fun Fact:

I’ve never broken a bone!

Treasurer: Selaina Petrou
What do you hope to do for CCA this
year?
This year I really hope to see our school
become more passionate about being Ravens.
I would love to see our student body excited
for our amazing programs, like Envision
and athletics, and just see our campus full of
spirit.

What do you hope to do for CCA this
year? This year I hope to see a lot more school
spirit on campus. From dances to athletic
games, I would love to see more people attend
and truly appreciate what CCA has to offer!

Fun Fact:
I love the TV show Bones!

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unbalanced
budg
et

an

$

T

by Garrett Peterson

he 2009-2010 school year has opened with
mixed news concerning the budget for the
San Dieguito Union High School District. The
district is considered a basic aid school district by
the state. This classification means that the district
is supported solely by property taxes. It is rare for
a district to fall into this category. Most schools are
considered revenue-limit districts since the property
taxes in these districts are not sufficient to support
the school.
Although being a basic aid district is
generally a positive attribute, it currently has its
negative aspects. State legislature has decreed
that basic aid school districts will be required to
make a “fair share” contribution to the state. This
contribution will be equal to the loss incurred by the
state on behalf of the limit-revenue districts. This
adds up to an 8 million dollar loss for the district
over the next two years.
Fortunately, these “fair share” losses
will be offset in part by funding from the federal
government. These funds are available to the district
via The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
of 2009. While these funds will be helpful in the
immediate future, they will not be available next
school year.
Not surprisingly, the effects of the current

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fiscal situation are apparent at
CCA. Principal Brian Kohn said
“On a day-to-day basis, the main
way that the budget cuts impact the
school is mostly around supplies
and materials.” For example,
teachers no longer have a budget for
making photocopies, so students are
responsible for printing their own
documents.
“The amount of money
that has been spent on copying has
been huge,” said Mr. Kohn. Other
materials that might be affected
are the supplies for art classes or
the music sheets for music classes.
CCA no longer staffs individuals to
distribute and collect textbooks;
this job has fallen into the laps of
teachers.
Teachers have also
felt the impacts of these cuts.
“What we try to do is to try and
save money without negatively
impacting the students. We
are being pushed to look at
our systems and see how we can streamline
them,” said Kohn with regard to the impacts of
the cuts on teachers. Yet another area that has
been impacted by the cuts is teacher development
conferences. In the current economic environment,
the school does not have the funds to allocate to
these conferences.
Students can also take part in the effort
to deal with the current fiscal situation. Perhaps
the most effective way that students can help the
school save money is to take care of the campus. For
example, it takes campus supervisors an hour to
remove the after lunch debris from the quad. This
hour could be spent maintaining the school in some
other way if students would be more responsible
with the remnants of their lunch. Expenses for
maintenance can range from computers to desks;
any part of the campus, no matter how mundane,
that requires work by a staff member also requires
funds.
The athletics department at CCA has also
felt the effects of the cuts. “In the past, when we
have had budget cuts, athletics have never been
affected. Over the span of our district’s history,
athletics have never been cut,” said Matthew
McCullough head of the athletics department.
Each of the four high schools in our district has
had to cut six coach stipends as part of the effort to
reduce expenses. “Now, if you want these coaches,
it falls to the parents to pay for their salaries,” said
McCullough.
The situation with the athletics department
mirrors the overall attitude of the school. The

NEWS
expenses that are absolutely necessary can still be
covered, but the more superfluous expenses have
been cut. Fortunately, largely due to the support
of parents, no entire school teams have been cut.
“Our ultimate goal is for the cuts not to affect the
students,” said McCullough.
Envision, another unique element of CCA,
has not been immune to the budget cuts either.
There have been reductions in materials and the
number of guest artists who can be brought to
the school. “We are trying to keep the sanctity
of the programs together and make the cuts in
areas that students will not feel as much,” said
Amy Villanova, program coordinator for Envision.
Fortunately, the cuts have not lead to the loss of
any of the Envision programs. “The key part of all
the cuts is that we are doing whatever we can to
maintain the high level of the all our programs,”
said Villanova. Student ASB clubs help to fulfill
some of the needs of Envision. The foundation has
also played a key role in maintaining the quality of
the programs offered by CCA.
Meanwhile the effects of a tightening
budget are also being felt at UC campuses across
California. For instance, the UCSD campus was
filled with protestors on the first day of class.
These protestors were seeking to raise awareness
of the fee increases, faculty layoffs, and furloughs.
These measures are due to the $82 million in
budget cuts that the state has issued.
Another notable protest against the
budget cuts took place in Sproul Plaza on the
UC Berkeley campus. Approximately 5,000
individuals gathered in the plaza to voice their
anger. Participants in early protests claim that a
protest of this magnitude has not occurred since
the Vietnam War. Among other forms of protest,

some students blocked traffic with a sit-down.
Overall, the protests that occurred on UC campuses
demonstrated the frustration that many students
and faculty feel with the California legislature.
Obviously it is impossible to make the
kinds of budget cuts that our current economic
situation requires without students noticing some
changes. These changes, however, if made with care
can have a minimal negative impact on students. So
far, the current round of budget cuts has proven that
through creativity and adaptability the qualities of
CCA can be preserved while balancing the budget.

college
corner
Some colleges have decided
to omit SAT and ACT scores
from their application process. Here are a few of those
schools.

by Carly Gutner-Davis

LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY

http://lawrence.edu

Lawrence University, located in Appleton,
Wisconsin, is calling all CCA conservatory
students interested in music. Lawrence
is home to the College of Liberal Arts
and Sciences, offers an excellent music
conservatory program, and houses
undergraduate students from almost every
state and 50 countries. Online student
reviews of Lawrence stated that “There are a
lot of geniuses here, so jump in with all senses
open… I like how everybody lives on campus
and there is a strong sense of community. I
also like the creative energy that is all around
in the form of theater, art, music, weird clubs,
and interesting conversations.” Students
at Lawrence University are provided with
essential skills, intelligence, and a range
of knowledge that will help them become
successful in whatever career they chose to
pursue.

LEWIS AND CLARK COLLEGE

http://lclark.edu

Looking for a West Coast school surrounded
by beautiful mountains, trees and colorful
landscapes? Lewis and Clark College lies in
Portland, Oregon, and provides students with
a tight-knit community filled with creative
and innovative minds. One student reviewed
the strengths of the college, saying that “[its]
greatest strength, in my opinion, is its extensive
overseas program. Something like 60% of
students spend a semester overseas in places like
Africa, St. Petersburg, and Cuba. As opposed to
other colleges, the general-ed requirements are
designed to make spending a semester abroad
incredibly easy, so you don’t have to worry about
not having time to take all your classes. ” A
historic and culturally diverse campus, the Lewis
and Clark College also offers outstanding athletic
facilities, well-stocked libraries, and awardwinning green buildings.

DREW UNIVERSITY

http://drew.edu

If you’re interested in pursuing an
in-depth study of liberal arts, you
should check out Drew University, in
Madison, New Jersey, where you’ll have
the choice of attending the College of
Liberal Arts, or the Drew Theological
School. One student’s
online review claimed that
“If you’re involved, and
make the most of what
Drew has to offer you,
you will love it here. The campus is
beautiful, the location is great, and
New York is nearby.” The student
went on to say that, in addition to the
large Northeasterner population, there
is a notable amount of international
students as well: “I think diversity is
more apparent here than other small
liberal arts colleges.” The school is
surrounded by 186 acres of wooded
forest, and is committed to providing
opportunities to its undergraduate
students to help change the world’s
environment. Drew University’s varied
resources, knowledgeable mentors and
teachers, environmental surroundings,
and its small class sizes provide students
with a great quality education.

NAROPA UNIVERSITY

http://naropa.edu

COLUMBIA COLLEGE

http://colum.edu

Interested in a college with a citysetting that excels in arts and media,
as well as 120 other academically
diverse programs? Look no further
than Columbia College, located
in the heart of Chicago, Illinois.
Undergraduate students are taught
by nationally recognized mentors
and will get personal attention from
their teachers, as the average class
size is less than twenty students. One
student raved about their school,
saying “The big thing about Columbia
College is having relationships with
your teachers. Also, Columbia’s
campus is in the city of Chicago
which provides a more real world
experience than the typical college
campus.” Columbia College helps
students gain experience by assisting
them to secure part-time jobs and
internships in the city.

Boulder, Colorado, is home to Naropa University,
and is an undergraduate option for CCA students
who are interested in receiving a unique education
at a private, nonprofit, nonsectarian institution
dedicated to advancing contemplative education. By
mixing two cultures and traditions, those of Classical
Greece and Classical India, this college helps
students gain access to a more worldly education.
One student’s online review gives some personal
insight on their experience: “I was interested in
holistic health, yoga, and spirituality and assumed
Naropa would foster these things. I wanted to
be around people like me and be in a supportive
environment.” Naropa University’s approach to
learning integrates Eastern and Western educational
traditions, and as a result, guides students on the
path towards deeper self-knowledge.

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the

dividi
ng

Congressmen
drag their heels
in healthcare
debate.

PRO

T

by Matt Scarano

e
lin

he United States’ medical system is ill.
Our government spends more
money per capita on healthcare every
year than any other industrialized country in
the world, with very little to show for it. The
performance of our expensive system lags
behind many of these other countries on a
variety of key indicators, such as life expectancy
and infant mortality. Over 45 million
Americans are
currently
uninsured,
a product
of rising
premiums
that make it
difficult for
individuals
and
businesses
to buy
health
insurance.

“In reality, the new
plan will lower
costs because
all Americans will
have the coverage
they need to stay
healthy with routine
doctor’s visits and
procedures.”

Many
insured
citizens are
covered
by the
government programs called Medicare and
Medicaid, which grant health care to the elderly
and impoverished families. Both programs
are severely under funded and, according to
health care providers, do not pay them enough

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Illustration by Madison Brotherton

to cover their costs. To make things fiscally
worse, hospitals and emergency rooms are
required by law to treat anyone, insured or
not, experiencing a life threatening emergency.
These costs must be absorbed by providers,
private insurers and the government in one
way or another.
Under this policy, the healthcare
system in effect provides healthcare to
everybody in the country, insured or not,
legal or undocumented alien; but only in
emergencies. These emergency procedures
tend to be significantly more expensive than
the type of medicine that could prevent them,
but preventative medicine is unavailable to the
uninsured masses who clog emergency rooms.
There are other problems. Medical
records are not uniform or readily available
to the various providers who may need them.
Patients with preexisting conditions cannot
get health insurance from private companies
whose main concern is profit, and insurance
companies often drop those with chronic
conditions.
Therein lie some of the problems.
No one said the solutions would be easy, but
difficult as it may be, it is clear that something
needs to be done to reform our healthcare
system.
President Barack Obama touted
healthcare reform as one of his top priorities
throughout his campaign, and is following

OPINION
bracket: the
wealthy.
This
plan eliminates
the option of
private insurers.
People wouldn’t
be able to buy
better health care
insurance through
private insurance
companies even
if said company
could provide a
better plan.
That
argument also
inversely holds true. If private insurers can provide
better plans than the government is, what is the
point of all of this?
Thankfully, the Public Option has been shot
down by the Senate Finance Committee. However,
it is still alive in the House of Representatives.
The plan does have its benefits. It calls for
employer responsibility, meaning that if an employer
refuses to help one of his or her employees with
medical coverage, he or she will need to contribute
to the National Plan. This creates some sort of
financial responsibility within larger companies.
The plan has already stirred up much
controversy. From interruptions in Congress to
public outcries from key political figures, both the
left and the right are fighting. Conservatives have
been citing fallacies while liberals have been too
idealistic. The bottom line is this: nobody knows
how much this plan will cost and how smoothly it
will run (if it even does).
Thus, a gradual change must take place.
Obama’s plan is a good start. It helps many people
who could not previously afford health care.
However, it seems like this plan lifts the burden
off of one group, and places the weight on another
group: the wealthy. Though many say that the
wealthy can afford higher taxes, it still does not
change the fact that one group is reaping the other’s
benefits.
Congress needs to come together and
hammer out a bipartisan plan that does not
discriminate against one group. Until then, we will
either be forced to cope with the current state of
healthcare or accept President Obama’s plan and
just hope for the best.

“The bottom line
is this: nobody
knows how
much this plan
will cost and
how smoothly it
will run.”

CON

O

by Chris Cubbison

n average, 14,000 people lose their health
care coverage every day. Of all the reasons
why people declare bankruptcy, medical
bills are the number one cause. It is evident that
this country needs health care reform. However, the
plan being backed by President Obama, which would
bring the country one step closer to universal health
care, is anything but flawless.
Many Americans tend to confuse the words
“universal” and “free”. The idea that Universal
Health Care is medical coverage for all citizens
of a given country is a common misconception.
Under Obama’s plan, Americans will see the price
of medical bills drop. However, this is not the case.
Higher taxes would be put into place to pay for the
price of universal coverage, and on top of that, many
critics claim that a heavier tax burden would be put
on the wealthy.
Obama’s plan would also mandate some
sort of health insurance, either through individuals’
employers or through the government. Sounds
good, right? Making health insurance mandatory
like car insurance would lighten the burden of
many people’s overall expenses, as well as raise
their standard of living. In order to allow all citizens
coverage, Obama would put in place a “Public
Option,” which in essence creates a government run
insurance company, subsidized with tax dollars.
Those who would take advantage of
the government option would pay for it through
increased taxes. However, many on the public plan
would be those who cannot afford to pay for health
coverage now, and still would not be able to. The
extra dollars necessary to cover these beneficiaries
would be contributed by those in a higher tax

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do you
speak
CCA?
by Naomi Stapleton
Photos by Andy Ribner

“

What’s in a name? That which we call a rose
by any other name would smell as sweet.”
Nice try, Mr. Shakespeare, but try telling that
to a British person in America who expected
a nice, hot bowl of sizzling French fries, but instead
received a disappointing bag of Fritos.
Slang, accents, and even the language
itself greatly differ between American and British
speakers, Northern and Southern Californians,
and even fellow CCA-goers. George Bernard Shaw
once said, “England and America are two countries
separated by a common language,” and it’s certainly
true.
English is spoken in such a wide variety
of places and cultures, that it really isn’t just the
one language anymore. English is a living and
breathing creature that is constantly growing and
adapting in accordance with the many cultures,
events, and people that influence it. Your accent
and the slang you casually toss in to a conversation
give listeners a big clue as to things such as your

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personality, history, and education. Even among
CCA students, there are numerous different
groups each using their own personal selection
of slang. From the math team’s abbreviations for
terminology to the surf team’s wave-related lingo,
CCA is a diverse campus populated with countless
different styles. Together we form a united school
population, but chances are if you stepped into
another group’s conversation, you could be
completely lost.
A major aspect of language development is
the slang we all use, consciously or not. Depending
on our interests, everyday activities, and the
people we come into contact with, we all have an
assortment of slang vocabulary we favor. Whether
employed for abbreviation, insult, or generally being
cool, slang is an integral part of our communication.
One of the primary powers behind the
slang movement is the increasing popularity of the
Internet. Now many people around the globe have
immediate access to the latest “in” thing everywhere.
Thanks to this, slang words and phrases go in and
out of fashion more rapidly than ever before. Not
only does the Internet connect people across the
world, but also what takes place on the Internet
itself provides a major talking point. An important
feature of many students’ lives is Facebook.
Facebook has provided the student population with
numerous slang words that to outside ears, make
absolutely no sense. Just a few examples include

the use of “creeping”, “liking”, and a person’s “wall”.
Vivian Zhang, a freshman, defines creeping as
“watching or following someone’s life without
their being aware of it, often through a social
networking site or other kind of technology.
Also, appearing uninvited in the backgrounds of
photographs.”
A very recent example of exclusive
teenage vocabulary took place during one of
CCA sophomore Sara Orpin’s classes in which
a student randomly twitched and the class
burst out laughing. Confused, the teacher asked
as to what had happened, and the student
responded simply, “I twitched”. Intrigued,
the teacher asked, “Is this some new teenage word
I should know about?” Although twitching is not
yet one of them, CCA students really do have their
own personal language. When asked about current
favorite “sketchy,” sophomore Ben Perlman said, “I
use it to describe something that is suspicious.” And
if your aging relatives are ever feeling bemused by
the torrents of ever-changing slang, take a quick look
at urbandictionary.com, a site dedicated to “defining
your world.” Some new slang terms have become so
widely acknowledged and accepted that they’ve even
been made official in new print dictionary editions.
A few words heard regularly around the campus are
“noob”, “lame”, “stalker”, and “fail”. Even among
Californians there are differences in the slang we
use. While a big fad in Northern California, “hella” is
a word rarely heard at CCA.
While slang is moving quickly towards a global lingo
(even the French describe things as cool now), a
person’s accent remains indicative of where they’re
from. Whether distinct, general, or hybridized,
everybody has an accent. Yeah, totally like even in
California – oh my gosh!
Take, for example the surprisingly different
American English and British English. Since
moving from the United Kingdom to San Diego,
I’ve experienced firsthand both the subtle and
glaring differences between the two. Not only is the
pronunciation of “water” different, but of course
British English speakers also have a whole other set
of words for many everyday items. Brits in America
and vice versa are plagued with incidents involving
confusions between chips and crisps, pants and
trousers, braces and suspenders, band-aids and
plasters, and so on. If we are all truly speaking the
same language, Americans must think British people
have been having some very odd conversations. I
doubt putting a plaster on your finger makes much
sense when for an American plaster is reserved for
walls, and wearing braces to hold up your trousers
must certainly sound rather uncomfortable!
With globalization on the rise, the world
is quickly moving towards a common culture
and language. What with the Internet and the
speed at which we can communicate and spread

Raven Lunatics
by Pooja Magavi

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his fall, ASB has been
promoting “Raven
Lunatics” in an effort to
encourage support for CCA
sports. Executive President
of ASB, Nick Lawson, voices
a valid concern: “There’s a
lot of support for Envision
and the arts on campus, so
we’re trying to build the fan
base for sports,” he said. The
brainchild of James Lewis, a junior, “Raven
Lunatics” was coined as a pun on the phrase
“ravin’ lunatics.” The program’s overarching
goal is to increase attendance at home
games, and apart from the new spirit shirts
that students are sporting, it involves two
components.
First we have the game of the week,
which puts the spotlight on a different sports
team each week. At these “focus games,”
as Lawson refers to them, ASB provides
complimentary refreshments as a perk to
raise student attendance. The first such game
of the week—volleyball—was paired with
CCA’s back-to-school BBQ and more than
50 students were present. Not all sports can
be represented, however; track, for instance,
is excluded as meets are generally held on
weekends.
The second component of “Raven
Lunatics” is the punch card system. Once
students’ Rupert cards, named in honor
of Rupert the Raven, are punched at six
games of the week, they receive a secret item
from the student store. “We know [“Raven
Lunatics”] is successful because the games of
the week are more highly attended,” Lawson
reflected. So far, so good.

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information, it’s not too surprising that the French
are munching les nuggets de chicken and the
Greeks are gulping down their Starbucks coffees,
too. Languages already share common roots and
certain words – who’s to say they won’t entirely
match within a few decades?

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teen
life
in
Belgium

Shraddha Kothari, a native
Belgian teen girl details her
daily life in Belgium. English is
Shraddha’s second language,
while she is already fluent in
French. Take a look at this
snapshot of Belgium.

www

What is your typical daily routine in
Belgium?
Well, I wake up at 6, get ready by 6:40, have
breakfast, go to the school bus at 7 and reach
school at 8:15. I reach home by 6pm, and
directly have some dinner and get to work from
8 to 10 and then watch a Gossip Girl episode
and fall asleep.
What is your typical routine?
Well the usual, every Saturday, I wake up at
11am and have basketball practice from 12 to
1. Then I get back home and immediately take
shower and have lunch. After that, meet up
with friends, go to town (do some shopping) or
else, go to the movies if it’s bad weather. And in

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by Anita Shah

the night, stay with family, or go to a shisha bar
with friends.
Sunday is actually just a study day… and a
dance practice.
Where do you and your friends hang
out?
We mostly try to go to someone’s house, and
if not, we just go to restaurants for lunch and
coffee, and also, mostly town… shopping and
just hang out.
What are the most popular sports in
Belgium? Do you play any?
It’s badminton. But I play basketball, I dance,
6 hours a week and I use to do badminton but
I stopped because I couldn’t fit in my schedule.
They are also really good at tennis.
What do Belgians think about American
teens?
Honestly, we think that they think they’re all
that, I don’t know, it really depends of whom
answers… real Dutch people would definitely
say they’re “weird” but non-Duchies would say
“I have American friends, and they’re cool”.

What are the differences between
Americans and Belgian teens?
American’s eat so much fast food, we don’t. We
dress totally differently and talk differently.
What is the best part of living in
Belgium?
People are amazingly nice and the food is okay,
but the environment is so peaceful but at the
same time crazy! I love it!
Did you follow the American
presidential elections? If so, who would
you support and why?
Of course! I supported Obama the whole time!
I really think that he can make a change for the
whole world for the economic crises, I didn’t
think any of the other candidates could do a
better job then Obama. AND, he is the only
president in the history of the world trying to
stop all bombs and all, witch surprises me and
I love it
How is the quality of life
environmentally in Belgium? Is there a
lot of smoke, or is it relatively clean?
It’s very clean in the area where I live (Wilrijk)
but once you reach town, it’s pretty smoky, (not
that much) but you can see a difference.
What type of music is popular in
Belgium?
I actually never listen to Dutch/Nederland’s
music so I have to clue; I only listen to
American R&B.
What are the trends and foods in
Belgium today??
Very western, (for example: leggings, boots,
and a top, or skinny jeans, uggs and top)
The popular food here in French fries and
baguettes (bread) with salad and everything.
It’s amazing!
How much influence does the Belgium
government have on your life?
Not much.
How would you describe living in
Belgium?
It’s a very calm place to be, peaceful, very
family oriented, but at the same time, we can
have lots of fun going to cafes and all.

Peter Hoban
Picture Show
by Pooja Magavi

C

anyon Crest senior Peter Hoban isn’t
your average actor: he has memorized
the entire script of The Rocky Horror
Picture Show. Hoban first saw the movie
during his freshman year, but he didn’t start
going to the weekly performances at La
Paloma Theater until last December. After
experiencing both the movie and live versions,
Hoban claims that The Rocky Horror Picture
Show is best experienced live.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
is an adaptation of the British musical
stage production Rocky Horror Show.
First released in 1975, the film is a parody
of science fiction and horror films. It is the
longest running theatrical release in film
history and gained notoriety as a midnight
movie in 1977 after audiences began
participating with the film. Thus, the shows
performed at La Paloma Theater in Encinitas
are shadow cast performances. Hoban
explains that shadow cast performances
involve a local team of actors acting out
the movie while it plays in the background.
According to Hoban, audience members
yell “call backs” at the actors and the screen.
He said, “In the theater you can expect to
be yelled at, humiliated, and made quite
uncomfortable,” which is why film-goers are
told to “leave [their] dignity at the door.”
With the entire script and call back
lines available on the web, Hoban quickly
memorized lines of the show. His favorite
line is a call back during the song “Hot
Patuty Bless My Soul.” Hoban explains that
people go the midnight shows for a variety
of different reasons, including turning 18,
celebrating the end of a test, or just going
out on a Friday night. However, the main
consensus among the regular show-goers
seems to be that, like Hoban, they “just can’t
get enough of [The Rocky Horror Picture
Show].”
Hoban has also been involved in
other stage acting around San Diego. He
most recently acted in ACT San Diego’s
production of Rent over the summer.
Although Hoban has not participated in CCA’s
theatre productions, he hopes to be in a local
production of Batboy soon.

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café
exposé
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FEATURE

pannikin $$

This quaint café, with locations in La
Jolla, Del Mar, and Encinitas, is perfect
for a lazy day or for a long study session
with a couple friends. It has a homey
atmosphere making it easy to relax and
enjoy a nice cup of tea (or coffee). Grab a
cozy leather chair and read a book or sit
by the window for some fresh air while
studying. Not only do they serve exotic
teas and coffee, but they sell them in bulk
as well. A personal favorite is the coconut
tea with an almond croissant. Pannikin
also serves lunch items like paninis
and salads. To finish off your lunch, try
their assortment of pies and cobblers.
Pannikin is cheaper than other cafes that
many students go to. Lunch should never
exceed $10, including a drink.

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naked café $$$

Naked Café is excellent for a Saturday morning
breakfast, but make sure to get there early
because it can get crowded towards 10 A.M.
This café is nestled in beautiful Solana Beach
with an ocean view. Its bamboo exterior
mirrors the beach theme on the inside.
Photos by Chelsea Mcguerty
Before surfing, check out Naked Café.
While Naked Café serves the classic
pancake breakfast, it also caters to more
people by serving organic breakfasts.
A good suggestion is the “Spuds In
Lingerie” (crisp potatoes with jalapenos,
onions, tomatoes and covered in black
beans, topped with avocado,cheese, sour
cream and salsa) with a “Golden Fairy
Dust”(chai tea, ginger, soy milk, and
cinnamon) latte.
If you’re going for just a latte, the prices
are around the same as Starbucks.
However, their incredible breakfasts can
easily cost you up to $25.

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the living room $$
The dark wood ambience puts the customer
in a comfortable mood, and with the ocean
nearby, the atmosphere inspires the art-lovers
of San Diego. The Living Room is located in
La Jolla, as well as Old Town, Point Loma,
National City, and San Diego State University
for college students. The name itself gives off
a homey vibe, so make yourself comfortable
in the cozy couches at The Living Room. The
menu features items for breakfast, lunch, and
dinner. For breakfast, I recommend the granola
and fresh fruit parfait with a mint mocha.
For lunch and dinner, try the pesto tortellini.
The prices match those of Pannikin; not too
expensive for a healthy breakfast to get your
brain power for the day. The lunch and dinner
prices are relatively cheaper than an average
sit-down dinner.

Dear Kimia,

Advice by Kimia Zomorrodi

Dear Kimia,
I’ve been going out with a guy for three
days. We’ve been best friends since fourth
grade but when he asked me to be his
girlfriend, I think I said yes too soon. I don’t
want to ruin our friendship, but I don’t feel a
connection with him. I’m thinking we should
break up but I don’t know what to say. Please
help!
-Dismayed
Dear Dismayed,
There are a couple of ways you can
approach a dilemma like yours. On one
hand, you can take the mature yet complex
approach and explain the reasons why your
relationship just isn’t working. It may be a
little hard in a situation like yours because
it’s only been three days, but just explain to
him that you made a very rash decision and
felt pressure when he asked. When maturity
is overrated, resort to your imagination for
help. Make up a weird but believable fact
about yourself that could freak him out. For
example, talk about how you’re ready for
marriage and how you can just tell he’s the
one. Or mention children and ask for his
opinion on names. Become very clingy and
constantly call him and ask what he’s doing
because most guys hate that. Dig deep and
see what his past girlfriends did that really
annoyed him. A great movie to watch for
inspiration is How to Lose a Guy in Ten
Days or, in your case, three. Be very stealthy
in what you do and keep your eye on the
prize: being single! Hope everything goes
well.
Good luck,
Kimia

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FEATURE

alice
wonderland

in

is back

by Matt Scarano

T

im Burton is at it again, this time adding
his notorious oddity to the Disney classic
Alice in Wonderland. The film promises to
incorporate the incomparable characters of Lewis
Caroll’s novels with the imagination of Disney
and Burton’s dark edge. An all star cast includes
Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter, Anne Hathaway
as the White Queen, Michael Sheen as the White
Rabbit, and lesser known but very talented Mia
Wasikowska as Alice. And to do Alice’s traditional
drug-inspired vertigo justice, it will be coming out
in 3-D and IMAX. Mix all that together and you
have an instant masterpiece, from the same Disney
studio that boasts a legacy including Fantasia, The
Lion King, Pirates of the Caribbean, and most of
my other favorite movies too.
Burton’s Alice brings a new plot to
the beloved characters of old by taking place
approximately ten years after the original story.
Alice has aged to , having not visited Wonderland
since that fateful day 12 years previous. In the time
Alice was gone, the White Queen was overthrown
by her sister, the Red Queen, who brought violence
and unrest to Wonderland. It is now up to Alice to
help the citizenry of Wonderland rise up against
the tyranny.
By utilizing a combination of live action
and motion capture technology, Burton has been
able to create a special kind of viewing experience,

already available for preview in the promo trailer,
which was released in July 2009. What adventures
will Alice find this time? We will have to wait to find
out until March 4, 2010. These six months better go
by fast.

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what’s the deal

OPINION

farmville?

with

by Brittany Jahn

they begin to wilt. For instance, if you buy a
crop of carrots that will harvest in four hours
then you have four hours to log back on to
Facebook and harvest it. Here is the catch: if
you don’t log on in time to harvest the carrots,
then they will wilt and you will lose money,
or in Farmville terms, “experience points.”
Each time a person gains or loses experience
points he or she goes up or down a level. So
this is good news for UC Davis and Cal Poly
SLO, seeing as their agricultural programs
will be booming with this new generation of
farm experts. Or virtual farm experts—it’s all
the same.
On paper, Farmville sounds like
another addicting computer game that
sucks innocent people into its entertaining
electronic vortex. We have all felt our eyes
sting after a successful tour on Rockband or
Photo by Sabrina. our thumbs get sore from a winning round of
he bumper sticker era was fun for everyone.
Halo III. And while Farmville does have its fair
The video trend was amusing for those with
share of red-eyed addicts it compensates for this by
a webcam and for the creepers without one.
allowing players to socialize while tending to their
However, the recent Farmville fad that has been
farms. They can interact with each other by giving
plaguing our newsfeeds since summer began is a
their neighbors (other Farmville-playing facebook
little more difficult to understand. If you do not
friends) crops, petting each other’s livestock or
play, that is.
inviting more people to play. So now it is virtual and
The online video game in which players
social. Win-win.
tend to a virtual farm has done something
to the Facebook community that hasn’t
advertisement
happened since the introduction of Facebook
chat—Facebook has become even more
distracting.
“I don’t know why it is so fun or
addicting. It is kind of silly if you think
about what it actually is: a virtual farm,”
said CCA senior Marina Vicario. A virtual
farm. Meaning that you log on to Facebook
and harvest virtual vegetables, raise virtual
livestock and give your virtual neighbors
virtual gifts. It’s all very virtual.
But through all of this cyberspace
farming business there is actually something
real, and daresay thrilling, about the game.
It is played in what that the web world calls
“real time.” This means that you only have a
certain amount of time to harvest your crops before

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FEATURE

blast

past
from the

by Brittany Jahn

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o-yos. Beanie Babies. Hey Arnold. Is
this ringing a bell? Girls, think butterfly
clips, jelly shoes, Spice Girls. Guys, think
Batman, cooties, Captain Underpants. It’s all
there, in the back of your mind, underneath
your latest SAT score and what happened
on House last Monday night. It’s behind all
that stress, the last text message you sent and
it’s behind that Black Eyed Peas’ song that
you cannot get out of your head. It’s from a
time when homework took an hour to finish
and getting wood chips stuck in your shoes
was the most
annoying thing
that happened all
day. It’s when Shia
LeBouf was known
as Louis Stevens
and Amanda
Bynes’ name was
synonymous with
dancing lobsters.
It’s when everyone
got a trophy and nobody lost. But now we find
ourselves in a world where bigger things than
wood chips can ruin a day and CIF banners are
not just handed out. It would be nice to forget
about this teenage wasteland for a minute and
remember the world that came before it. So set
down your Red Bull and pull out a Yoo-Hoo—
it’s time for a blast from the past.
Before the CW and 30 Rock, we got
our nighttime fix of TV from Disney Channel. It
was a time when all shows were created equal.
There was no special treatment for High School
Musical, and Hannah Montana did not rule

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the TV Guide. It was Disney at
its finest. There was Brotherly
Love, The Famous Jett
Jackson and let us never forget,
Brink. This was the Disney Channel
Original Movie in which Andy “Brink” Brinker
taught us to skate for our souls. It was when
Team X-Blades was crueler than Blair and
Georgina combined. And when all of us wished
we could be as cool as Team Pup ‘N Suds.
Another Disney Channel staple that
has been long forgotten is Zoog Disney. Zoog,
Zoog, Zoog. How can we forget you, with your
little anthropomorphic robot characters and
colorful movie introductions? You came on
to introduce commercial breaks or to remind
us to mark
our calendars
for the newest
episode of Lizzie
McGuire. R.I.P.
Lizzie McGuire.
R.I.P. little robot
characters. R.I.P.
Zoog.
For those
of you who were
not Disney Channel junkies, I assume you went
another, more animated, route. I’m thinking
Rugrats? Wild Thornberries? Rocket Power?
Oh yes. Rocket Power. Otto, Reggie, Twister,
Squid and Tito. We could never forget the
family who taught us to watch in awe as they
surfed, skated and biked through life. We all
wanted Reggie’s purple hair and we learned
how lucky we are to live in southern California
and we all wanted a dad like Raymundo.
After watching a few episodes of
Rocket Power we would want to skate, just like
them. After Nickelodeon we would flip back to

It was a time when all shows
were created equal. There was
no special treatment for High
School Musical, and Hannah
Montana did not rule the TV
Guide.”

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Cosmic Egg
Album Review
by Chris Cubbison

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Disney Channel to watch Johnny Tsunami and
want to surf, just like him. Motocrossed would
come on next and we would suddenly want to
be part of a hardcore motocrossing family.
So we every July we would get off
our butts and attempt these extreme sports
through the beautiful invention of summer
camps. We took up surf camps, skate camps,
BMX camps. Camps were everywhere. And
where you found camps, you found lanyards.
Lanyards were the thrifty craft of yesteryear.
Simple or colorful. Straight or twisty. Two
strings or five. A 7-year-old boy could give one
to his mom for mothers day and watch her eyes
light up, whether it was finished or not.
Also found at summer camp was good
food. At home you got red apples; at camp you
got Red Vines. Happy Meals, Fruit-by-theFoots and the occasional bowl of Fruity Pebbles
were being thrust into our bellies and health
was just a word. To please our parents and get
a daily dose of calcium, we loaded our milk
with Nesquik and ate Trix Yogurt for breakfast.
But that was when we were kids. Now we sip
on Starbucks or indulge ourselves with a nice
parfait. And while these chic treats are just as
delicious, we will never forget the days of Trix
Yogurt. Silly rabbit, tricks are for kids and kids
never grow up.

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wo parts Black
Sabbath, one part
AC/DC, one part Led
Zeppelin.
Four years after the
release of their self-titled
debut album, Wolfmother
has delivered again with Cosmic Egg, an
impressive sophomore album. Between
their first album and Cosmic Egg, the
band’s original lineup imploded with the
departure of the band’s rhythm section,
leaving front-man Andrew Stockdale
alone at the helm. After promising fans
another album, Stockdale recruited three
members, including another guitarist.
Fans were both worried and skeptical
of how the new band would measure up
compared with the old. They don’t need to
worry anymore.
Though the hard rock revival
sound isn’t exactly new, Cosmic Egg is a
powerful album that should be put on the
same level as any other great album of the
genre. There are the loud power-chord
driven songs, like “California Queen” and
“New Moon Rising”, along with the right
amount of lighter, more up-tempo ones,
like “White Feather” and “Far Away.”
It’s been a while since there
has been rock group that can maintain
a 1960’s/70’s sound without being
compared to past legends. Though at
times Stockdale channels other rock
artists like Angus Young and Robert
Plant, the band still manages to thrill the
listener with pure hard rock vigor. With
the advent of a second guitarist, this
album feels even fuller than their debut.
Wolfmother’s Cosmic Egg held
my attention for the course of the entire
album, and I enjoyed every minute of
it.

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etc.

continuations, advertisements, & other oddities

coffee,

continued from page 7

asthma and several types of
cancer.
For those who have
trouble sleeping after even
the slightest coffee intake, try
decaf. Research shows that
decaffeinated coffee reduces
blood sugar and therefore
reduces the risk of diabetes as
much as caffeinated coffee.
However, as with
almost everything, a more
moderate consumption of
coffee is ideal for many,
especially those who have a
low metabolism or caffeine
tolerance. Or you may decide,
like Grootenhuis, to take a
caffeine clean route. He finds
that “keeping my body free
of all substances except those
necessary, like food and water,
has helped me to be a strong,
healthy individual with very
few health problems.”
Despite the
various benefits of coffee
consumption, addiction in any
form is not ideal. Even coffee
aficionado and CCA English
teacher Mr. Leal says that
coffee “shouldn’t be a crutch.”
And while he’s “not out to
convert anyone,” he claims
that “it’s very difficult for
morning people to understand
the pain involved with waking
up in the morning.” Coffee
gives him that extra jolt to get
him through the day.
Like Mr. Leal, I

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am not a morning person.
Because of this, and because
of the large and growing list of
the health benefits of coffee,
I will continue to guiltlessly
enjoy my own daily cup.
Coffee is not just a beverage
that has the potential to
improve and prolong one’s
life. It is the reason why
Starbucks has become a part
of everyday vocabulary. It is a
hobby to some, and a religion
to others. It is a unifying and
gratifying culture to which
50% of America belongs.

past,

continued from page 22

Those days are missed.
The Happy Meals are missed. The
toys from the Happy Meals are
missed. Sometimes we wish we
could have those days back—we
wish we could have that one last
Happy Meal without worrying
about calories or picturing
the documentary that ruined
McDonald’s for everyone. But
it feels good to remember what
we did. It feels good to know
that the memories are still there
and they always will be. So keep
studying for the SAT, get back to
watching Community and finish
up that text you started. But never
forget—Team Pup ‘N Suds for life,
my friends.

pro,

continued from page 22

through with an effort to pass
a bill before Congress recesses

for the year. He has attempted
to open discussion between
liberals and conservatives in
order to craft a comprehensive
bill that will address
Republican concerns over a
“government takeover” of the
healthcare system. However,
partisanship and a Republican
bloc that is more interested in
killing the plan than working
to improve it is impeding his
progress.
Leaders in the
legislature need to realize that
despite political differences,
it is in times like these that
the country needs to stand
together, and there is no
issue better to unite over
than healthcare reform. Any
objective examination of
the current system clearly
demonstrates a need to change
it. The real debate is over how.
A few fundamental
ideas have already been
introduced as staples in
potential healthcare reform
bills currently being debated
in Congress. For starters,
every US citizen would be
required to possess some
form of medical insurance,
and insurance companies
would not be able to
deny coverage because of
preexisting conditions. That
way, everyone could get the
preventative care they need
before being forced to rely on
expensive emergency room
visits. Medical records would
be computerized and uniform,
a development that will save
lives and millions of dollars
per year in administrative
fees.
Additionally, the
government would offer
citizens an optional alternative
to private insurance carriers.
Private companies are most
interested in making a profit,

which sometimes makes them
insensitive to patient needs.
The government, however,
is motivated by the prospect
of a healthier citizenry, and
does not need to make a
profit, allowing it to provide
more effective coverage.
Unfortunately, this so-called
“public payer option” has met
stiff opposition and is not
included in some of the bills
pending in Congress.
Some conservatives
claim that the reform
proposals currently on the
table will increase costs and
the federal deficit. In reality,
the new plan will lower costs
because all Americans will
have the coverage they need
to stay healthy with routine
doctor’s visits and procedures.
The net cost of healthcare in
the US will drop dramatically.
The Congressional Budget
Office recently determined
that one of the key health care
reform bills currently being
worked on would actually
lower the federal deficit.
It is true that
healthcare reform will be
contentious and difficult
in the short run, but in
the long term it will surely
improve our economy by
creating a healthier workforce
and lessening the cost of
healthcare. Many who wish
to keep healthcare reform
from occurring loudly declare
that the current system
works and only needs some
tinkering around the edges.
This is a narrow and naïve
view that must be rejected.
With cooperation across the
Congressional isle, hopefully
a consensus can be formed for
meaningful reform.

27

FUN

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Benny

“I named my car Helga
because I needed the perfect name for a girl car that
portrayed burly, masculine
qualities but still knew how
to get down and party when
it came time for a girl’s night
out. Helga has no regrets.”

Natalie Morris, Senior

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my naLmLO
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Helga

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my n
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Georg
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“I was thinking with
my friend about a name
that would suit it’s personality and we decided
he looked like a Benny.”
Karla Renschler,
Junior